The first stage of the project No. 1.1.1.1/16/A/258 “Development and the application of innovative instrumental analytical methods for the combined determination of a wide range of chemical and biological contaminants in support of the bio-economy in the priority sectors of economy” implemented by the institute “BIOR” was completed in April this year.
At this stage of the project, the scientists of the Institute “BIOR” launched an activity involving the development of several instrumental methods for the determination of chemical pollutants in biota samples and food products. The research activities on the development of methods takes place for such today’s topical contaminants as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, mycotoxins, environmental pollutants (dechloranes and brominated flame retardants) and coccidiostats.
For the development of methods, the Institute uses the latest technologies and equipment in instrumental chemistry, which will significantly increase the sensitivity of the developed methods, reduce the testing time and labor intensity, as well as increase the number of analytical compounds.
The development of biological pollutants methods have been started with the identification of molds and DNA extraction. Molds and their synthesized toxins are one of the most important food contaminants and may pose a serious risk to consumers’ health. Thereby it is very important for food manufacturers to carry out their rapid and effective control during the production process.

The total project costs: EUR 449, 617.00 (the planned ERDF aid (85%): EUR 382, 174, 44 and state budget aid (7, 5%): EUR33721, 28). Implementation of the project is scheduled at the duration of thirty months (period: 01.03.2017. – 30.08. 2019).

Information prepared on 20.06.2017.